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149 Forest St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • Birch Meadow
$679,900
Est. $3,619/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,372
Sq Ft
$496
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1971
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73255581

About this home

Nestled in the Birch Meadow area - this petite size Colonial is seeking a new owner!! Fireplace living room with a large picture window allowing in the afternoon sunlight. Dining room has sliders leading to a screened in porch - overlooking the fenced in back yard with a shed. Great size kitchen with stainless appliances. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms with hardwood under the carpeting and a full bath. Full basement with laundry hook up. Title V is in the process of being obtained! This house provides you with very close proximity to the YMCA and all the wonderful attributes of the Birch Meadow neighborhood. Convenient to Routes 28/129/93/95 and approximately 1.5 miles to the commuter rail in to Boston. Quick close is possible! Be in for the summer!

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $679,900
Final Sale Price: $679,900
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $496
Sale $/sq ft: $496
This property sold for $496 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1971
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,372 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Carpet
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Ductless
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry Features
In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Interior Entry
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Accessibility Features
No

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Porch - Screened, Storage, Fenced Yard
Patio/Porch Features
Screened
Fencing
Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.23 acres
Lot Size
10,149 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.2300
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
Yes
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Carport, Paved Drive, Off Street
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Inspection Required for Sale, Private Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Security Features
Security System

Community & HOA

Subdivision
Birch Meadow
Community Features
Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$8,584
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$732,400
Parcel Number
M:033.000000190.0,736818
Zoning
S15

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Information provided as a courtesy and Buyers should perform due diligence.
Listing Terms
Contract

Location

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Neighborhood

Birch Meadow

149 Forest St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
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Middle School
Coolidge
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High School
Reading High
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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $715
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

19
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Jul 29, 2024
$679,900
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
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Listed for Sale
Jun 20, 2024
$679,900
Original listing
Agent: Jodi Fitzgerald Office: Fitzgerald & Associates

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 20, 2024 New Listing Added $679,900 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
17 days
Price per Sq Ft
$496

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $8,584 $732,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,584
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$732,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jodi Fitzgerald
Listing Office Fitzgerald & Associates
Agent MLS ID B0562510
Office MLS ID B21201

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